PSLEEva received $70 from her father each month for her allowance. The line graph shows the amount of allowance she spent each month.
- What is the difference between the amounts Eva spent in Aug and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Eva spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Eva spent in Aug = $56
Amount that Eva spent in Sep = $55
Amount that Eva spent in Oct = $33
Amount that Eva spent in Nov = $32
Amount that Eva spent in Dec = $32
Difference between the amounts Eva spent in Aug and Nov
= 56 - 32
= $24
(b)
Half of Eva's monthly allowance
= 70 ÷ 2
= $35
Months in which Eva spent more than half her allowance: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $24, (b) Aug, Sep